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What gear does Circle Jerks use?

In Premier Guitar's 2022 Rig Rundown, Circle Jerks bassist Zander Schloss was seen using a Fender American Professional II Precision Bass into an early 1970s Ampeg SVT, while guitarist Greg Hetson played a Gibson SG Standard '61 into two Marshall JCM800 heads and Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinets.

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What guitar does Greg Hetson play?

For the 2022 Circle Jerks tour he was seen using a Gibson SG Standard '61 Maestro Vibrola reissue with a Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbucker swapped into the bridge position.

What amp does Greg Hetson use?

He ran a pair of 1980s Marshall JCM800 heads, an early 1980s 2203 with a crunch mod and a late 1980s 2555, each into a Mesa/Boogie Rectifier Traditional slant 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30s.

What bass does Zander Schloss play?

He has said he sees the Fender P bass as the industry workhorse, and he was seen using an American Professional II Precision Bass with flatwound strings, plus an American Professional II Jazz Bass as a backup.

What bass amp does Zander Schloss use?

In the 2022 Rig Rundown he played through an early 1970s blue line Ampeg SVT head into an Ampeg SVT-810E cabinet.

What picks does Zander Schloss use?

Premier Guitar noted Fender Classic Celluloid triangle picks in the 355 shape, which he rotates as the tips wear down.

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Circle Jerks are the Hermosa Beach hardcore punk band formed in 1979 by Keith Morris and Greg Hetson. This guide covers the bass and guitar rigs of Zander Schloss and Greg Hetson from Premier Guitar's 2022 Rig Rundown.

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